The IU Indianapolis women's golf team is set to compete in the NKU Julie Invitational at Elks Run Golf Course on March 23-24, completing 36 holes on the first day. The team is part of a 12-team field, facing six other rivals from the Horizon League. Recently, the Jaguars finished ninth at the Jackrabbits Invitational, where freshman Li (Sherry) Xia led the team with a 7-over 223. Notably, Xia holds a team-best average of 77.20 strokes this season. The course, designed by Greg Norman, is a par 71, measuring 5,861 yards.

By the Numbers
  • Team's last tournament score: 927 (311-308-308)
  • Li (Sherry) Xia's stroke average: 77.20
  • Team's scoring average this season: 317.70 in eight tournaments
State of Play
  • The Jaguars are seeking improvement after finishing ninth out of ten teams in their last outing.
  • Li (Sherry) Xia has been a standout performer, with the best scoring average and a top-10 finish.
  • They will face competition from 11 other teams, including familiar Horizon League opponents.
What's Next

Following the NKU Julie Invitational, the Jaguars will participate in the EKU Colonel Classic on March 30-31 in Richmond, Kentucky, as they continue their season.

Bottom Line

The Jaguars aim to build on their competitive experiences, focusing on improving their standings in upcoming tournaments, particularly leveraging the skills of key players like Xia and Ayres.